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![What Does the US Indo-Pacific Framework Say About Southeast Asia? What Does the US Indo-Pacific Framework Say About Southeast Asia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-13-2.jpg)
What Does the US Indo-Pacific Framework Say About Southeast Asia?
By Sebastian Strangio
The document lays out ambitious aims for the region, with little apparent sense of how they can be fulfilled.
![Making the Most of US-ASEAN Ties, Even Without the Vegas Summit Making the Most of US-ASEAN Ties, Even Without the Vegas Summit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-01-13-11.jpg)
Making the Most of US-ASEAN Ties, Even Without the Vegas Summit
By Charles Dunst and Hunter Marston
To regain its advantage in Southeast Asia, Washington must redefine the terms of competition.
![Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do? Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-46268716_2240721726200173_2241137325444694016_n.jpg)
Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the development for US Southeast Asia policy under the Trump administration and beyond.
![US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17314514012565.jpg)
US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New measures announced this week have spotlighted the Trump administration’s approach toward Naypyidaw.
![The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-47964564646_8e09a995c0_k.jpg)
The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted efforts to deepen defense sides between the two sides despite the challenges that remain.
![Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/18875_52809cc55e1ab.jpg)
Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beyond managing challenges, both sides can seize opportunities to reinforce an important relationship amid broader strategic trends.
![What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump? What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4189203.jpg)
What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip had both symbolic and substantive significance for the relationship despite lingering concerns.
![Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mattis-indo-pacific.jpg)
Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The administration needs to address key challenges to make its new strategic approach succeed.
![Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-james_mattis_with_joko_widodo_in_jakarta_-_2018_25978997278.jpg)
Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides held a ceremony last week to commemorate another completed delivery of military equipment.
![Army Exercise Puts US-Singapore Defense Relations Into Focus Army Exercise Puts US-Singapore Defense Relations Into Focus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-singapore-us-trump-lee.jpg)
Army Exercise Puts US-Singapore Defense Relations Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held the latest iteration of Exercise Lightning Strike earlier this month.
![What’s Next for US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump? What’s Next for US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4189203.jpg)
What’s Next for US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are continuing to deepen ties in spite of lingering challenges and uncertainties.
![Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia. Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia.](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4189203.jpg)
Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia.
By Du Nhat Dang
U.S. President Donald Trump has a double standard for human rights in Vietnam. And it makes strategic sense.
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